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LC52 PVW

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,956 mi
Last recorded127,956 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC52 PVW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2013 127,956 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 127,956 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 116,018 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 111,740 miles

sills and underbody have covers unable to fully check condition

Pass 4 Jan 2011 106,426 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

sills have covers unable to fully check condition

Pass 18 Dec 2009 100,251 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 95,669 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 91,228 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

smoke evident

Fail 10 Jan 2008 91,228 miles

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

smoke evident

Pass 8 Jan 2007 86,049 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 73,607 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 10 Jan 2006 73,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play at the top of the steering column

How Reliable is the Citroen C5?

Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,739
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
82,427
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42,736
position lamp(s) not working 29,340
Registration plate lamp not working 24,921
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,481
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,920
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LC52 PVW is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 89,012 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42,736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC52 PVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Citroen C5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LC52 PVW is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 10 December 2002.

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